I would highly recommend The Chronic Effect if you're looking for an outstanding event anywhere,…read morethey were very reasonable and very easy to work with and provided all the music and more in which we requested. This review is way overdue, however I needed to write this because "The Chronic Effect" put out some Great music, MC'd, and provided awesome lighting for our wedding reception at "Epic Steakhouse" on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Colin and Ian are an awesome team, they showed up ahead time with an awesome Top of the line professional sound system that totally worked in our venue, without affecting the rest of this upscale restaurant. They were more than flexible when we needed to make any musical adjustments during our reception, and made sure it was stress free, quick set up and tear down was awesome, they more than exceeded our expectations, and should we have any type of party, event, or special occasion they would be our only choice. If you've looked around like we did prior to our wedding, you'll find some DJ's which are just ridiculous, not only with their pricing for playing music and lighting, but with their attitudes, you won't get this with The Chronic Effect. What you will get is more than and fair price for some outstanding professionalism and a great package for your event. Use The Chronic Effect!!! You'll be more than happy you did and all your guests will as well!

I used The Chronic Effect (TCE) for my wedding last weekend. Colin and his crew were extremely…read morehelpful and responsive over email and Thumbtack. The quotes were super reasonable relative to other vendors, the speakers and sound quality were much better than alternatives, and the crew they sent out to manage the event was great - not only did they arrive on time and set things up quickly, they stayed through the entire event and even helped with miscellaneous stuff like putting chairs away at the end of the night. Colin also offered to come out and do a sound pre-check weeks before the event, which gave me the confidence in the sound system. Our wedding had two components - a ceremony which had a microphone for the officiant, and two microphones for two singers and an amp for the guitarist - Colin helped us figure out exactly what we needed for the day of and also had tons of other options from wireless microphones to clip-on head mics. All in all, the wedding was a huge success and the sound was a really big part of it. They were also much cheaper than other alternatives - Sonoma county loves to gouge you on prices especially for weddings, and TCE didn't!

Jenny has done so many photographs for the important events in my life, and in my family's life…read more She did my husband and my wedding a few years ago, my maternity photos and most recently a family photoshoot. I keep thinking of reasons to get more photos done because Jenny has done such an amazing job. I'm not sure how she captures the images that she does; but they are so beautiful and ethereal and I treasure those photos so very much. I highly recommend Jenny if you are looking for someone professional and truly artistic to capture your wedding or any other important event.

Jenny has a way of capturing the essence of the moment. We had her photograph our wedding and our…read morematernity family shots, and we loved every single one of them. She is professional, enthusiastic and has a way about her that makes everyone feel relaxed. Honestly, you wont want trust anyone else with your families precious memories. Thank you so much Jenny, we will keep singing your praises!!

Exceptional quality photos. I recommend this for businesses, families, personal portfolio building,…read moremodels, and anyone needing a good representation of how they would like to be seen in a photo!

I've worked as a model with Andreas several times. He made me feel comfortable in front of the…read morecamera and working on different shots. He has great attention to detail and exceptional grasp of lighting. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for quality pictures with an artist flair. He is also flexible with ideas, themes and direction. I will definately reach out to him for future shoots because I haven't found anyone who could deliver such exceptional photos with ease and in a pleasant manner.

Paulina Photography is the absolute best. Paulina photographed our wedding and did a phenomenal…read morejob. She is incredibly professional, fun to work with and extremely talented. We were thrilled with her photographs from our wedding. Thanks so much, Paulina!

I recently worked with Karen for a boudoir shoot in her new studio on 2nd Street in Santa Rosa and…read morewas delighted to see the results! Although there was a little confusion about the start time (and checking my contract, the date was mentioned, but the time wasn't specified), I was relieved to find that she was able to accomodate me, although I arrived late that day. Hair and make-up was done in keeping with my preference for minimal variation from my normal, no frills look. I also specified that I was hoping to avoid retouching of my skin coloration and imperfections, as I want images that document my age, rather than disguising them. She was quite open to me bringing my own wardrobe items and there was a dress I've always wanted to get photographs in, since it was a gift and I've never gotten full-length images of me wearing it, despite owning it for a number of years now. I was also curious about trying full nudes and had been hesitant to embark on such work with larger studios, but knowing it was going to be just Karen and me in the room for the photo shoot, I was brave enough to try those poses as well. Everything was done quite tastefully, she ensured I was comfortable and directed throughout the experience and the results speak for themselves. For obvious reasons, I'm only including the fully dressed images, but all of the pictures I've received are beautiful. There's about a week between the photo shoot and the date that you need to return to view your photos, so I made two visits to town, which certainly wasn't an inconvenience, since I only live about 20 minutes away, but worth knowing for those considering a longer drive. I'm looking forward to the upcoming pool party and meeting other members of the community she's building!

There was a minor hiccup with scheduling due to short staff at work but Karen worked with me…read more Her hair and make up artist was amazing and made me feel super pampered for my studio session. We put on some tunes and A game plan was hatched for poses/ outfits/ and expressions. I felt sexy and totally confident. I met with her a couple weeks later for picture reveal and chose my package. She was able to work out a payment plan for my images. Which I am thankful for! I received my boxed set and digital images after paying off the package. My guy was surprised by them. She also does fun get togethers for a local charity and also other fun events once you are in the group. Strongly suggest for other women who want to feel badass for themselves or for someone special.

Michael did an amazing job for our family photos. He went out of his way to go to our favorite park…read morenear our home and scouted out some great scenery for our photoshoot. He was very friendly and not rushed. He was able to capture just what we wanted and more. I'm so happy to have these great photographic memories with our teen.

I couldn't recommend Mike enough! He shot a "big" bday gathering for me with a group of friends…read moreand family and did not disappoint! We barely knew he was there, as he just blended in and shot our group candidly - splendidly! Had our pics to us within days and they really captured the good vibes and love shared that day! So much detail and the editing is amazing! So glad I found Mike to capture our memories - couldn't have asked for more! Thanks again!!

Alan Bartl, photographer extradinaire... did an amazing job with the Ancient Oaks Cellars wine…read moreopening in Santa Rosa recently. He is professional, talented, and a wonderfully warm person to work with. http://www.alanbartlphoto.com I would highly recommend him! Donna Altes

We hired Alan as the wedding photographer for our Daughter's wedding this past October in Sonoma,…read moreCA. Alan was professional, showed up on time & stayed throughout the entire event. The pictures are wonderful and really captured our Daughter & Son In Law's special day. Our Son in Law is in the military & the wedding took place when he was on leave so with only just 6 days to work with, Alan squeezed in a engagement photo shoot with them and within 48 hours we had a large engagement photo ready to be matted for guests to sign!!! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for capturing this special day in our lives in a most treasured way! We wish you much success in your business moving forward.

I had long promised my husband that I would do a boudoir photo session. I researched many…read morephotographers and luckily, I came upon Jason Guy's photographs. I knew within minutes that he was the one I wanted to work with. I loved all the lighting and photo compositions in his gallery. His attention to ALL details is unparalleled! If you have any doubts in your mind about working with Jason, let me save you time, and say unequivocally DO IT! From our first phone call discussing details about location and the photo shoot, he answered my questions and asked for my input and what I wanted to see. Jason is a consummate professional and I urge you to read his guidance emails about what appointments to make the week of (waxing, manicures etc) and then what lingerie suits your body type. For me this was invaluable advice since I was at a loss what would accentuate my figure, but with Jason's guide I found great corsets and bodysuits that I loved wearing! I cannot neglect mentioning Ducky who Jason works exclusively with for makeup and hair. She did an amazing job! Then during the photo session, seriously listen to everything Jason tells you do. Just smile and enjoy the experience! Jason will help you pose and create the most beautiful and memorable photos of you. I'm still in awe viewing the photos from that day. Thank you so much Jason!

I can't recommend JG Boudoir enough…read more When I first found Jason's work, I was completely drawn in -- every image he posted radiated confidence, beauty, and a kind of self-assurance I didn't think I had. I admired the women in his photos but truly never imagined I could be one of them. After sitting on it for a while, I finally booked a session. From the very first consultation, Jason made me feel completely comfortable and supported. He walked me through every step -- from prepping, to posing, to coaching me through expressions -- all while making sure I felt empowered the entire time. His makeup artist, Ducky was incredible, helping me feel my absolute best before stepping in front of the camera. But the real magic happened after the first few shots -- when Jason turned the camera around and showed me the photos. I genuinely couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was me -- but through a lens I had never seen myself through before. I felt proud. I felt compassion for myself. And I walked away from that session forever changed. Since then, my entire relationship with my body and self-image has shifted. What Jason creates is so much more than photos -- it's an experience that allows you to finally see yourself the way others see you. If you've ever even thought about doing a boudoir session, I encourage you to book with Jason. You deserve to see yourself this way.